, Portage NURS 251 Test 2 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
Over-the-counter (OCT) Medications - ANSWER Medications that are available without
a prescription and are available in most cases without restriction. There are a few
medications that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy counter
and ID is required for purchase.
Medications that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy for ID -
ANSWER decongestant pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine when combines with other items can make - ANSWER Crystal Meth
Medications that once required a prescription and are now available OTC - ANSWER -
Allergy medication: Loratadine (Claritin)
-Acid blocker: Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Two goals of FDA OTC drug review - ANSWER 1. Ensuring these medications are both
safe and effective
2. Establish appropriate labeling standards
Criteria for OTC status - ANSWER -Indication for use
-Safety profile
-Practicality for OTC use
Indication for use - ANSWER Consumer must be able to easily:
-Diagnose condition
-Monitor effectiveness
-Benefits of correct usage must outweigh risks.
Safety profile - ANSWER Drugs must have:
-favorable adverse event profile
-limited interaction with other drugs
-low potential for abuse
-high therapeutic index
Practicality for OTC Use - ANSWER Drugs must be:
-Easy to use
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
Over-the-counter (OCT) Medications - ANSWER Medications that are available without
a prescription and are available in most cases without restriction. There are a few
medications that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy counter
and ID is required for purchase.
Medications that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy for ID -
ANSWER decongestant pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine when combines with other items can make - ANSWER Crystal Meth
Medications that once required a prescription and are now available OTC - ANSWER -
Allergy medication: Loratadine (Claritin)
-Acid blocker: Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Two goals of FDA OTC drug review - ANSWER 1. Ensuring these medications are both
safe and effective
2. Establish appropriate labeling standards
Criteria for OTC status - ANSWER -Indication for use
-Safety profile
-Practicality for OTC use
Indication for use - ANSWER Consumer must be able to easily:
-Diagnose condition
-Monitor effectiveness
-Benefits of correct usage must outweigh risks.
Safety profile - ANSWER Drugs must have:
-favorable adverse event profile
-limited interaction with other drugs
-low potential for abuse
-high therapeutic index
Practicality for OTC Use - ANSWER Drugs must be:
-Easy to use
